You’ve been here long enough to know that release dates are set weeks in advance unless it’s a critical bug. They don’t wake up every morning looking at reports and decide to start working on those now so they could release the fix next week. It’s a very sophisticated OS that requires thorough testing which is not done on a whim or in a few minutes.
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iOS 26 Speculation Thread
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I wasn’t arguing one way or the other. My point was that saying “next week” after 4 minutes is a bit silly. At the end of the day, none of us know anything and we’re all guessing.
I too find the race to say next week or some variation as at best an amusing lack of understanding of the process. It’s always fun seeing a see you next week post followed soon after by an “it’s out post”.
I’m confused, did I miss something? I haven’t said not to be patient. 🤷🏼♂️🤔
It’s quiet in here. I think everybody gave up on there being a beta this week but I have small hopes we might get something today lol
Still having hopes for today.
I don’t think there’ll be anything this week. With iOS 26.0.1 release it’s most likely pushed to next week.
Too quiet! But doesn’t stop me from checking every couple of minutes.
yep hope has died. I’m definitely shooting for next Monday now
Nothing today.
Ok let the apple devs cook. 26.1 needs to be a solid one. All fine with a 2 week schedule at this point.
Ok let the apple devs cook. 26.1 needs to be a solid one. All fine with a 2 week schedule at this point.
Considering that this update will probably be released by the end of October, the first week of November at the latest, I would be surprised if we didn't have beta 2 this week, to be honest.
iOS 18 was a odd ball, so going to look back to before this release.
iOS 17 - had 3 betas and 2 RCs (public Weds Oct 25th)
iOS 16 - had 5 beta and 1 RC (public Mon Oct 24th)
iOS 15 - had 4 betas and 2 RCs (public Mon Oct 25th)
So assuming 4 or 5 betas and or RC, we could be looking at the following:
Sept 22nd week beta 1 was released.
Oct 6th week - potentially beta 2
Oct 13th week - potentially beta 3
Oct 20th week - RC (maybe beta 4)
Oct 27th week - potentially public release
Tomorrow to me will be the telling sign. It could be the first time in a while we get a 1 PM Eastern Dev / 4 PM Eastern Public. If we don't get something tomorrow, I think we align to the schedule above.
iOS 17 - had 3 betas and 2 RCs (public Weds Oct 25th)
iOS 16 - had 5 beta and 1 RC (public Mon Oct 24th)
iOS 15 - had 4 betas and 2 RCs (public Mon Oct 25th)
So assuming 4 or 5 betas and or RC, we could be looking at the following:
Sept 22nd week beta 1 was released.
Oct 6th week - potentially beta 2
Oct 13th week - potentially beta 3
Oct 20th week - RC (maybe beta 4)
Oct 27th week - potentially public release
Tomorrow to me will be the telling sign. It could be the first time in a while we get a 1 PM Eastern Dev / 4 PM Eastern Public. If we don't get something tomorrow, I think we align to the schedule above.
Today is a good possibility. I’m sure there have been beta releases on Thursdays.
Spoke to Craig today in email about some other MacOS Issue, and I could be wrong but very indirectly he hinted at something landing tomorrow.
The main man! This must be an indisputabel sign of a possible release tomorrow, great news!!
